| multistage rocket 
 
 a rocket having two or more rocket engines (each with its own fuel) that are fired in succession and jettisoned when the fuel is exhausted
 • Syn:
 step rocket
 • Hypernyms:
 rocket, projectile
 • Part Meronyms:
 booster, booster rocket, booster unit, takeoff booster, takeoff rocket
 
 
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